[Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University](https://arboretum.harvard.edu)

Currently closed (future cycles not announced)

Competitive awards for de novo sequencing of significant taxa; specific amounts not stated

Supports genomic sequencing and research on temperate woody plant taxa within the Arnold Arboretum's living collection.

Applications are not currently being accepted; check program page for updates.

--- ## Description This award supports the creation and expansion of a "genomic type collection"—the first of its kind—of temperate woody plants at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The initiative is designed to facilitate research in comparative genomics, developmental biology, physiology, phylogenetics, and plant environmental responses by providing access to sequenced living specimens. Competitive awards are offered for de novo sequencing of important taxa within the Arboretum’s living collections, which comprise approximately 15,000 plants across 2,100 species. The program prioritizes taxa from well-represented floras, including those of North America, China, Japan, and Korea. --- ## Due Dates - Currently closed (no open application cycle) - Future deadlines have not been announced. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Competitive awards for de novo sequencing of significant taxa within the Arboretum’s living collections. - Specific funding amounts and duration are not stated on the program page. --- ## Eligibility - Researchers interested in comparative genomics, developmental biology, plant physiology, phylogenetics, or environmental response studies of temperate woody plants. - Projects must focus on taxa represented in the Arnold Arboretum’s living collections. - Priority is given to proposals targeting core genera and preferred species (see Additional Information). --- ## Application Process - Applications are not currently being accepted. - When open, proposals are reviewed competitively by a selection committee. - For questions about the award, Arboretum resources, research proposals, or the submission process, contact the selection committee at [arbscholars@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:arbscholars@fas.harvard.edu). --- ## Additional Information - The living collection features ~15,000 plants across ~2,100 species, with strong representation from North America, China, Japan, and Korea. - Priority taxa include: - Ginkgoaceae: *Ginkgo biloba* - Cupressaceae: *Metasequoia glyptostroboides* - Juglandaceae: *Carya ovata*, *Platycarya strobilacea* - Hamamelidaceae: *Hamamelis vernalis*, *Parrotia persica* - Pinaceae: *Tsuga caroliniana* - Oleaceae: *Syringa reticulata* - Theaceae: *Stewartia pseudocamellia*, *Franklinia alatamaha* - Caprifoliaceae: *Kolkwitzia amabilis*, *Heptacodium miconioides* - Magnoliaceae: *Magnolia zenii*, *Liriodendron tulipifera*, *Liriodendron chinense* - Adoxaceae: *Viburnum furcatum*, *Viburnum lantanoides* - Sapindaceae: *Acer griseum* - Fagaceae: *Fagus sylvatica* - Cornaceae: *Davidia involucrata* --- ## External Links - [Program page and updates](https://arboretum.harvard.edu/research/programs-and-opportunities/arnold-arboretum-genomics-initiative-and-sequencing-award/) - [All Arboretum Awards](https://arboretum.harvard.edu/research/programs-and-opportunities/) - [Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University](https://arboretum.harvard.edu) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [arbscholars@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:arbscholars@fas.harvard.edu) | | Arboretum main office | arbweb@arnarb.harvard.edu
617.384.5454 | | Visitor/contact info | [Contact page](https://arboretum.harvard.edu/visit#contact_us) |

Arnold Arboretum Genomics Initiative and Sequencing Award

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